Lady Gaga

After releasing critically-acclaimed album Artpop, Lady Gaga decided to take a break from her career in order to focus her energy on her mental health. In an interview with The Mirror, she described her rise to fame as ‘traumatic’ and encouraged others to ”fess up to’ our mental health battles. [Photo: PA]

15 celebrities who have opened up about their mental health struggles

Approximately one of four of us in the UK suffer from a mental health condition. Yet unfortunately, the stigma surrounding conditions such as anxiety and depression, prevent many of us from opening up and seeking help.

But what better opportunity to raise awareness than on World Mental Health day?

To mark the date, we’ve rounded up the celebrities who have spoken candidly about their own mental health experiences.

From how Chrissy Teigen recognised the symptoms of postpartum depression to the way in which Amanda Seyfried addressed the stigma surrounding anti-depressants, these are the A-listers who have opened up to the public.